UFC Releases ‘Doomsday’ Howard, ‘TUF 9’ Finalist Winner

Two more fighters now possess the title “UFC
veteran,” as welterweight John Howard
and lightweight Andre
Winner have been cut from the Ultimate Fighting Championship
roster.

Winner’s manager, Wad Alameddine, confirmed news of his client’s
release to MMAJunkie.com on Monday, while Howard himself took to
the Internet to address fans.

“The rumor is true: I got released today. They finally announced
it,” Howard, 28, said in a video posted on his personal Twitter
account. “All I have to say is, it is what it is. You get three
straight losses in the UFC and this is what happens. I’m not too
mad about it. It’s whatever, man. I tried my best. My last fight
with Matt
Brown, I didn’t think I lost, but when it goes to the judges,
that’s what happens.”

After winning four straight to begin his Octagon career, Howard
suffered three consecutive losses, falling to Jake
Ellenberger, Thiago Alves
and, most recently, Brown in a June 26 unanimous decision. On
Monday, the Boston native appeared upbeat and optimistic about his
future in another promotion.

“My plans right now is to either go to Bellator or Dream, or
something else. Whoever makes me the best offer, I’m gonna go
there, make some money. That’s my goal right now,” explained
Howard. “Right now, I’m a UFC veteran. I’m gonna make some money
off that name. I’m gonna make a lot more money now... I’m not
quitting. I’m coming back. You’ll see me soon.”

Winner, 29, was a finalist on the ninth season of “The Ultimate
Fighter” reality show, where he dropped a unanimous decision to
British countryman Ross
Pearson. Though he would rebound with back-to-back victories,
the Team Rough House representative was bested thrice in the past
12 months, his last defeat coming in a lopsided decision loss to
Anthony
Njokuani on July 2.
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